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Thessaloniki | some facts…
2500 years of continuous history
Inhabited by 1,5 million people, approximately
2nd largest city in Greece
2nd largest port in Greece
European Capital of Culture 1997
On the map
• At the southeastern edge of the European Union• At the ending point of the Balkan Peninsula • In the northern region of Macedonia
Thessaloniki at a glance
A city with a rich historical background & a strong cultural identity
Founded in the Hellenistic period by King Cassander Occupied by Romans Flourished in the Byzantine Times Emerged as a blend of different cultures, ethnicities
and religions
Thessaloniki at a glance A city that has evolved as a financial, business and
commercial crossroad of the Balkans Annual International Fair of Thessaloniki (74th this year) Important Port gateway of the Balkan Peninsula Enforced business interaction with the upcoming Balkan states
Thessaloniki at a glanceA vibrant city
Has always played a a significant role in the cultural life of Greece Cultural Capital of Europe (1997) International Film Festival of
Thessaloniki Biennale of Contemporary Art State Museum of Contemporary Art
(Costakis Collection) National Theatre of Northern
Greece
Hosting the biggest university of Greece thus a huge number of students and young people
Advantaged by its physical location, Thessaloniki offers multiple entertainment and recreation options Boat trip in Thermaikos Gulf Open air theatre performances Summer nights open air cinemas Walks in the old city Rich nightlife
The Venue
The Department of Physics is located in the main Aristotle University Campus, just at the edge of the historical city centre.
It was established in 1928 and is now one of the oldest and biggest departments in Greece (in terms of students’ number, personnel and research activity)
It has 5 sections: Solid State Physics Astrophysics, Astronomy & Mechanics Nuclear & Elementary Particles Physics Electronics & Computers Applied & Environmental Physics
Getting to Thessaloniki
Thessaloniki is located at the northern side of Greece, 504 km (310 miles) north of Athens.
By air: Thessaloniki International “Makedonia” Airport connects the city with major European cities, while there are frequent internal flights
By train: Thessaloniki is connected by train to Athens and other Balkan cities as well as Istanbul
By coach bus: Coach buses connect Thessaloniki with Athens and many other cities and towns throughout the territory
Public Transportation: Thessaloniki has a very good network of bus service, while the new metro of the city is currently under construction.
Accommodation Options
Thessaloniki has a wide range of hotels suitable for variable budgets, while maintaining high standards of accommodation and hospitality services
All hotels are located in the historical city centre, within walking distance from the conference venue
Prices may vary depending on the hotel level and start approximately from 60 € (BB per night)
Sightseeing & Vacation
Thessaloniki offers a very interesting variety of
archaeological and cultural sites Roman Period ruins Byzantine Churches Turkish Hamams from the Ottoman Period Markets
Sightseeing & Vacation
Variety of museums representing the different time periods of the city
Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki Museum of Byzantine Culture City Museum – White Tower State Museum of Contemporary Art Macedonian Museum of Contemporary Art Thessaloniki Science Centre & Technology
Museum
Around the city
Thessaloniki is surrounded by many kinds of getaways, both of archaeological and natural interest, ideal for day trips
Pella & Vergina (the homeland of the Macedonian Kings)
Dion & Mountain Olympos Philippi (one of the most interesting
archaeological sites of the country)
Around the cityThessaloniki is surrounded by many kinds of getaways, both of archaeological and natural interest, ideal for day trips
Mount Athos (the monastery community) The Meteora Monastery Complex Kassandra & Sithonia in Chalkidiki (550 klm
of natural beauty coastline)
Some useful links…
www.thessaloniki.gr www.auth.gr www.halkidiki.gov.gr www.gohalkidiki.com www.gnto.gr www.thessalonikiairport.gr www.ose.gr http://odysseus.culture.gr www.ancientdion.org